Jesse Barn
New member
I would like to start some type of martial arts preferably Shotokan karate because of its availability in my area. I am not exactly sure how effective the style is when it comes to defending yourself on the street against an enemy. The reason why i want to do Shotokan or another type of martial arts is because i would like to be able to defend myself against people who are trying to hurt me nothing else. Some say that it takes years to be able to use Shotokan effectively and that is not an answer that suits me and my situation,i would like to be able to learn how to defend myself effectively and decent as soon as possible. I took Kenpo Karate a few months ago and it did not seem practical at all,it was all premeditated moves against certain situations which in my opinion is stupid because you never know what willl happen in a fight,nothing goes down exactly how they say it might. I just want to do a practicle style of martial arts,for some reason i am extremely drawn to Wing chun or Karate..the real stuff..not the diluted styles across the U.s. that just do it for money..that is the dilema..finding a practical style that will help me defend myself..i also feel as if i am to short for martial arts i am 5'7 160 pounds 17 years old